Booklist for Kids: Magazines
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This page focuses on Magazines, but take a look at my pages on Picture Books, Early Reader, Short Chapter Books, and Longer Chapter books.
And I’ll add this tip in case you aren’t aware: you can find magazines at most libraries to try out before committing to a subscription.
Below the list, I included a link to a Puzzle/Activity book list in my Bookshop.org shop, which contains many books made by the magazines I recommend. Every purchase at Bookshop.org directly supports independent bookstores, which I think is pretty cool!
Magazines
Highlights- puzzles, stories, crafts, recipes. We love this one. Ages 6-12.
High Five- like Highlights for the 3-5 crowd.
Chickadee- this is like a Canadian version of Highlights. The age they recommend is 6-9.
Chirp- the younger version of Chickadee, ages 3-6.
National Geographic Kids (also called Nat Geo Kids, 7-12)
The Week Junior- this magazine focuses on news, but also has activities and puzzles. Definitely for big kids, 8-14.
Ranger Rick- 7+. These magazines focus almost solely on animals, so best for kids who are honed in on animal content!
Ranger Rick Jr.- for ages 4-7.
Check out my Puzzle/Activity Booklist on Bookshop.org that includes books from Highlights and National Geographic.